On a spring afternoon in Columbus, Georgia, the life of 16-year-old Lamarion Wright was tragically cut short. On May 22, 2020, the young male was found with a fatal gunshot wound on Belmont Street, near the Wilson Apartments. A student at Jordan Vocational High School, where he was a member of the basketball team, his sudden death sent ripples of grief through his family and the community.
In the days that followed the shooting, the investigation led to a surprising development.
A 14-year-old male, Corey Tate, turned himself in to the authorities at the Columbus Public Safety Building. Despite his age, it was determined that Tate would be charged as an adult in connection with Wright's death. He was subsequently charged with murder.
During a preliminary hearing in late May 2020, Corey Tate pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Following the hearing, his case was bound over to the Muscogee County Superior Court for further legal proceedings. At the time of the initial arrest, law enforcement indicated that they anticipated the possibility of more arrests in the case. However, information regarding any other individuals being charged or arrested in connection with Lamarion Wright's death has not been made publicly available.
The subsequent legal journey of Corey Tate's case through the superior court system, including details of a trial, verdict, or any potential conviction and sentencing, has not been publicly reported. The narrative of what transpired on that fateful May afternoon and the ultimate resolution of the criminal case remains incomplete based on available online sources.
